MELBOURNE COMEDY FESTIVAL: 26 MARCH – 20 APR 2026
MICF EOIs ARE OPEN NOW! (closing Nov 10th)
This is the time when laughter takes over Melbourne. The Comedy Festival features headline stand-ups, sketch shows, improv, musical comedy, and local and international acts across a diverse range of venues, from large theatres to intimate comedy bars.
Midsumma FESTIVAL: 18 Jan – 8 Feb 2026
Midsumma brings a riot of queer arts, culture and community to Melbourne each summer. With performances in theatre, cabaret, spoken word, dance, live music, visual arts and more, Midsumma is inclusive, bold and unapologetically celebratory of LGBTIQA+ art.
Stay tuned for Midsuma Shows happening at Speakeasy Theatre.
MELBOURNE FRINGE: 29 SEPT–18 OCT 2026
Melbourne Fringe is where experimentation, boundary-pushing creativity, and independent theatre meet. Over the course of three weeks, the city becomes a canvas, featuring pop-ups in laneways, theatres, public squares, and unusual spaces.
Stay tuned for news about the 2026 Melbourne Fringe season.
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